That said, here are some general steps and considerations if you're looking to use Sergei Strelec or similar tools for accessing a BitLocker-locked drive:
Note: This only works if the TPM has not been cleared and the motherboard/CPU is the same. It is not a universal crack. sergei strelec bitlocker unlock
Disclaimer: Only perform these steps on hardware and data you own or have explicit written permission to access. That said, here are some general steps and
Step 5: Force Unlock using DiskGenius
If you have the user password instead:manage-bde -unlock X: -PasswordYou will be prompted to type the password (it will not show as you type). Method 3: Disabling BitLocker Permanently ✅ No separate driver install – BitLocker unlock
Once the drive is unlocked, it remains encrypted. To permanently remove the encryption so it can be accessed without a key in the future:
To unlock a BitLocker-encrypted drive using the Sergei Strelec WinPE environment, you must have your 48-digit recovery key or the user password. This environment provides a graphical interface and command-line tools to bypass a locked OS and access your data.
